Evil Lives Here: My Child the Killer is a spin-off of Investigation Discovery’s long-running Evil Lives Here franchise. My Child the Killer holds a lens on parents who confront a horrifying truth that their own child is capable of murder. Each episode investigates a new case of the week, with Episode 2 releasing on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 9 PM EST.
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Evil Lives Here is a true-crime series that blends interviews, archival footage, and crime scene reconstruction. Diving deep into the psychological state of the murderer and the people surrounding them, the show exposes secrets and warning signs of a seemingly normal family.
CategoryDescriptionTitleEvil Lives Here: My Child the KillerShowrunnerKevin Fitzpatrick (creator/executive producer, Red Marble Media)StudioRed Marble Media / Investigation DiscoverySeasons1 (ongoing)Episodes8 (Season 1)Release dateMarch 31, 2026 (US)IMDb score6.4/10 (as of April 5, 2026)Rotten Tomatoes score–Where to stream (US)Max (HBO Max), Discovery+
Evil Lives Here: My Child the Killer Episode 2 Global Release Timeline
Evil Lives Here: My Child the Killer Episode 2 will release on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 9 PM EST on Investigation Discovery. Here is the global release timeline for the show for different regions.
Country / RegionDateTimeUnited States (ET)April 79:00 PMUnited States (CT)April 78:00 PMUnited States (MT)April 77:00 PMUnited States (PT)April 76:00 PMUnited States (Alaska Time)April 75:00 PMUnited States (Hawaii Time)April 73:00 PMCanada (Toronto – ET)April 79:00 PMUnited Kingdom (BST)April 82:00 AMCentral Europe (Germany, France)April 83:00 AMMiddle East (UAE – Dubai)April 85:00 AMIndia (IST)April 86:30 AMChina (Beijing)April 89:00 AMSingaporeApril 89:00 AMJapanApril 810:00 AMAustralia (Sydney)April 811:00 AMNew ZealandApril 81:00 PM
Evil Lives Here: My Child the Killer is available to stream on Discovery+ via Prime Video and also HBO Max shortly after it airs.
What to Expect From Episode 2 of My Child the Killer
A still from Evil Lives Here: My Child the Killer | Credit: Investigation Discovery
Episode 2 of My Child the Killer, titled A Father’s Pain, centers on a father’s journey. The father discovers his son is capable of murder. The terrifying revelation propels the episode into a rollercoaster ride, from denial to realization as he puts the pieces together.
His son’s violent behavior adds to the pile of evidence, and eventually the truth surfaces. Ken is forced to make tough decisions by confronting the heartbreaking guilt of parenting gone wrong.
In classic Evil Lives Here fashion, this story will be told through police records, various interviews, and re-creations of the family. The child’s hidden darkness will be dug up across the episode, making the evidence impossible to ignore.
Evil Lives Here: My Child the Killer Episode Guide
A still from Evil Lives Here: My Child the Killer | Credit: Investigation Discovery
Here is the episode guide for season 1 of Evil Lives Here: My Child the Killer. The table consists of the title, air date, and what it will cover.
EpisodeTitleAir date (US)What it covers 1Drive to KillMarch 31, 2026A mother sees her once‑sweet son grow dark and detached as he reveals violent fantasies toward his family.2A Father’s PainApril 7, 2026A father discovers his son is responsible for a string of murders and must decide whether to turn him in.3I’m The Monster’s MotherApril 21, 2026A mother battles her son’s violent, unpredictable behavior and contemplates a terrifying choice to protect others.4The Sins of Our SonApril 28, 2026A father recalls the warning signs of his son’s unraveling before an unthinkable crime shatters their lives.5The Child I Thought I KnewMay 5, 2026A parent realizes the child they loved and trusted has been hiding a dangerous, darker side.6Never Saw It ComingMay 12, 2026A family reflects on the red flags they missed before their child’s actions shock the community.7My Son Is Coming to Kill MeMay 19, 2026A father takes his son’s threats seriously and struggles with how to protect himself from his own child.8One Child in Heaven, One in JailMay 19, 2026A mother loses one child and watches another go to prison, forced to confront the destruction within her family.
With the franchise successfully running for a decade, there are no signs of slowing down, as more secrets will be unraveled from “normal families.”
Is Evil Lives Here: My Child the Killer a limited series?
That will depend on the success of the first season.
How is this different from the original Evil Lives Here?
The spin-off narrows on parents and their children, while the original is about a range of relatives.
Is the series suitable for viewers sensitive to violence?
The show avoids graphic crime‑scene gore but contains detailed verbal descriptions of violent acts.
What do you think of Episode 2’s premise? Let us know in the comments.
Evil Lives Here: My Child the Killer will release Episode 2 on April 7, 2026, on Investigation Discovery.
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